: having a sign
especially : having a plus or minus sign
signed numbers like +6 and −4

Examples of signed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At 450 euros each, the signed and numbered scarves are available in Art Basel’s official shop for the duration of the fair before moving to Dover Street Market Paris as the foundation strengthens its partnership with the concept store. Joelle Diderich, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024 The Super Deluxe edition will sprawl across four LPs, a 10-inch EP and a 7-inch single; a $400 Ultra Limited Edition version will come wrapped in a signed sweater. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2024 The signed paper, also to be endorsed by the New York City DOT, the TBTA and Uncle Sam, clears the final hurdle and the toll can commence. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 July 2024 On July 11, Justice, 31, posted a TikTok response to creator Matt Tighe and confirmed that a signed photo his mom gave to him was actually autographed by her. Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for signed 

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Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of signed was in 1873

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“Signed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signed. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.

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